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The coral reef ecosystems that cover our globe provide essential food and habitat to over 25% of all marine life. The parrotfish is a common animal found among these ecosystems and are a crucial keystone species who are responsible for cleaning the corals from harmful algae. The abundance of parrotfish can be related directly to the health of our coral reef ecosystems.
88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex
5% of sales will be donated to Reef Relief, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystem.
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While parrotfish come in many amazing colors and patterns, this print is inspired by a male, terminal phase spotted parrotfish, native to the Indo-Pacific. Considered the most effective reef grazer, parrotfish serve an important function in maintaining the health of coral reefs. In fact, a 2014 IUCN report surveyed the health of Caribbean coral reefs from 1970-2012 and found that one of the most impactful actions we can take to restore the health of coral reef habitat is to protect parrotfish!
Photo by Richard Ling
Photo by Rickard Zerpe
If that isn’t reason enough to love these bright and beautiful fish, an individual poops up to 200 lbs of sand a year, a critical source of sediment for beaches! For example, in Vakkaru Island in the Maldives, a 2015 study found that over 85% of their beach sand had been produced by parrotfish!
Your support helps Reef Relief improve and protect our coral reef ecosystem through education, advocacy, and grassroots community efforts. They have a wide variety of programs educating the public about coral reefs and encouraging community action, including school programs, their Coral Camp for kids, organized clean-ups, stenciling storm drains to discourage dumping, as well as policy work with their straw and sunscreen campaigns.
"Reef Relief is so grateful to expand our message of coral reef conservation through our partnership with Waterlust. They are an incredible company whose goals align with Reef Relief's to protect living coral. By purchasing items from the Parrotfish Protection Line you are giving back to Reef Relief's various educational programs and spreading awareness for coral reefs around the world."
Dora DeMaria. Education Director
Reef Relief
I recently moved to a beach in Mexico. In order to really enjoy life here I need to maximize my UV protection. These clothes are made for use in the ocean, so the technical aspects will help me save my skin. But the fabric is beautiful. I feel like I’m gonna be the prettiest mermaid! I am 5 foot 11, 175 pounds, and the extra large fits perfectly.
The colors are so vivid—even prettier in real life. I’m a pretty medium medium and these provide some compression but aren’t tight.
This review is for the Paradise Protection Leggings. I love the fact 5'2 me is able to adjust the length easily (there's even a video how-to). The leggings are both beautiful well-made. I can go to the gym then jump in the water for a swim, followed by a paddle without having to change clothes! I was wondering how the print would look once on. Great! No slippage. Quality and ethically made. By the way, I purchased 3 other pair.
I mean the pockets are maybe useful to someone but I wear shorts with zipper pockets. Because of where the pocket is I think my thighs look wider and the seams show through my shorts. I'm not sure what I would trust to stay in those pockets while boarding.
I ordered the Parrotfish leggings and was kept well informed about the shipment. I tried them on and the leggings were a perfect fit. I then used them for leg protection for the sport of Windfoiling. They are extremely comfortable and protected my legs beautifully. Thank you!
They look great the fabric is thick it will keep me warm in our cold pool
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